Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors including health, education, economic development, and social justice, aiming to create a positive impact on communities worldwide.
Job Overview:
The Program Officer, Ebola is a crucial member of the STRIDES global Ebola response team, tasked with ensuring that project activities align with established work plans while leveraging technical expertise to inform project implementation. This role involves gathering information to assist with complex project activities, ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulations, and monitoring expenditures against the budget. The Program Officer is responsible for the completion of projects within the defined budget, scope, and schedule requirements. They will develop and review work plans, prepare presentations, and support other project objectives and deliverables. The role varies based on organizational location, with Program Officers in Business Units primarily supporting global awards and administrative aspects, while those embedded in projects focus on direct implementation and delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Officer will support programmatic management by coordinating outbreak response resources, planning deliverables, and leading meetings. They will ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies, provide initial reviews of programmatic reports, and oversee the reporting process to meet client requirements. The officer will represent the project at client and funder meetings, facilitate communication between projects and stakeholders, monitor partner deliverables, and manage project risks. In terms of programmatic administration, the officer will support knowledge management initiatives, ensure proper document management, provide operations support, and conduct new hire onboarding. Additionally, they will assist in business development by identifying funding opportunities, participating in proposal management, and leading project design tasks. Financial support responsibilities include monitoring spending rates, reviewing purchase orders, and contributing to budget development.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of project management and outbreak response concepts and practices. They should have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated project management abilities, and the capacity to influence and collaborate with others. The ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports is essential. Candidates should also have a strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements related to project management.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's Degree or its international equivalent in fields such as Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology, Youth, or related fields is required. A Project Management (PM) Certification is preferred, indicating a formal understanding of project management principles and practices.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience in project management principles and practices, ideally with a focus on outbreak response activities or operations. Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization is preferred, along with experience in international or domestic program development or management.
Languages:
While English is mandatory, working knowledge of a second language, particularly French, is highly preferred, as it can enhance communication and collaboration in diverse environments.
Additional Notes:
This position is expected to require travel of approximately 10% to 25%. The expected US-based hiring salary range for this role is between USD 64,000 and 74,000 annually, with international hiring ranges differing based on location. FHI 360 offers a competitive benefits package, including a 7% contribution to a pension plan, 18 days of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays per year for full-time staff. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors including health, education, economic development, and social justice, aiming to create a positive impact on communities worldwide.
Job Overview:
The Program Officer, Ebola is a crucial member of the STRIDES global Ebola response team, tasked with ensuring that project activities align with established work plans while leveraging technical expertise to inform project implementation. This role involves gathering information to assist with complex project activities, ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulations, and monitoring expenditures against the budget. The Program Officer is responsible for the completion of projects within the defined budget, scope, and schedule requirements. They will develop and review work plans, prepare presentations, and support other project objectives and deliverables. The role varies based on organizational location, with Program Officers in Business Units primarily supporting global awards and administrative aspects, while those embedded in projects focus on direct implementation and delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Officer will support programmatic management by coordinating outbreak response resources, planning deliverables, and leading meetings. They will ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies, provide initial reviews of programmatic reports, and oversee the reporting process to meet client requirements. The officer will represent the project at client and funder meetings, facilitate communication between projects and stakeholders, monitor partner deliverables, and manage project risks. In terms of programmatic administration, the officer will support knowledge management initiatives, ensure proper document management, provide operations support, and conduct new hire onboarding. Additionally, they will assist in business development by identifying funding opportunities, participating in proposal management, and leading project design tasks. Financial support responsibilities include monitoring spending rates, reviewing purchase orders, and contributing to budget development.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess advanced knowledge of project management and outbreak response concepts and practices. They should have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated project management abilities, and the capacity to influence and collaborate with others. The ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports is essential. Candidates should also have a strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements related to project management.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor's Degree or its international equivalent in fields such as Communication and Social Marketing, Economic Development, Education, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology, Youth, or related fields is required. A Project Management (PM) Certification is preferred, indicating a formal understanding of project management principles and practices.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience in project management principles and practices, ideally with a focus on outbreak response activities or operations. Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization is preferred, along with experience in international or domestic program development or management.
Languages:
While English is mandatory, working knowledge of a second language, particularly French, is highly preferred, as it can enhance communication and collaboration in diverse environments.
Additional Notes:
This position is expected to require travel of approximately 10% to 25%. The expected US-based hiring salary range for this role is between USD 64,000 and 74,000 annually, with international hiring ranges differing based on location. FHI 360 offers a competitive benefits package, including a 7% contribution to a pension plan, 18 days of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays per year for full-time staff. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment.
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